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V944 GHY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 GHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,096 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,442 miles

both front and rear sub frames and lower pans corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 86,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear sub frames and lower pans corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Font brake discs corroded

Heavy corrosion on all suspension components, but not seriously weakened

Main brake pipe on offside corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,074 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Only just passed emission test, readings outside of manufactures specification

heavy corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear main brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,851 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,761 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V944 GHY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V944 GHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V944 GHY registered?

V944 GHY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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